Princess Auguste Reuss of Köstritz
Princess Auguste Reuss of Köstritz (Auguste Mathilde Wilhelmine Reuß; 26 May 1822 – 3 March 1862) was Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin as the first consort of Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
| Princess Auguste Reuss of Köstritz | |
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| Portrait by Friedrich Kaulbach, 1856 | |
| Tenure | 3 November 1849 – 3 March 1862 |
| Born | 26 May 1822 Klipphausen, Kingdom of Saxony |
| Died | 3 March 1862 (aged 39) Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
| Spouse | Frederick Francis II |
| Issue | Frederick Francis III Duke Paul Frederick Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia Duke Nikolaus Duke John Albert Duke Alexander |
| Full name | |
| Auguste Mathilde Wilhelmine Reuß | |
| House | Reuss Junior Line |
| Father | Heinrich LXIII, Prince Reuss of Köstritz |
| Mother | Countess Eleonore of Stolberg-Wernigerode |
| Burial | Schwerin Castle |
Marriage edit
On 3 November 1849, she married Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in Ludwigslust.
Issue edit
- Frederick Francis III, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (19 March 1851 – 10 April 1897) married Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia and had issue.
- Prince Paul Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (19 September 1852 – 17 May 1923) never married.
- Princess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin 14 May 1854 – 6 September 1920) married Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia and had issue.
- Prince Nikolaus of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1855–1856) died young.
- Prince Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg-Schwerin 8 December 1857 – 16 February 1920) married twice and had issue.
- Prince Alexander of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1859–1859) died young.
Titles and styles edit
- 26 May 1822 – 3 November 1849: Her Serene Highness Princess Auguste Reuss of Köstritz.
- 3 November 1849 – 3 March 1862: Her Royal Highness The Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.